A school in Ingatestone is flying its flags at half-mast to commemorate the death of student William Tweed, who was tragically killed after being struck by a train yesterday.

William, aged 15, was found dead near Ingatestone Station by British Transport Police (BTP) and East of England Ambulance Service (EEAST) after they received reports that a person was struck by a train at 4.35pm, yesterday (Thursday, September 21).

BTP specialist officers are supporting William's family at this time and work is on-going to establish how William came to be on the tracks. His death is not being treated as suspicious.

William's school, the Anglo European School in Ingatestone, has lowered their flags to half-mast along.

Floral tributes have also been laid down by the flags, in respect to William, whose smiling picture has been spread across social media for those close to him remember him by.

Ingatestone student William Tweed has died at the age of just 15.

In an earlier statement from the Anglo European School, a spokesman said: "It is with great sadness that we write to you to report the death of one of our students. The school community has come together throughout this morning, supported by our counselling service, British Transport Police and Abellio Greater Anglia."

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The statement continued: "Each year group has had a special assembly during which we have explained what has happened, shared thoughts about the nature of grief and given advice about how students can seek individual support.

"Our thoughts are with his family and friends. It is also at times like this that the idea of 'Anglo Family' comes into its own."

Flags flying at half-mast at the Anglo European School, Ingatestone, following the death of William Tweed.

Mr Barrs, Headteacher added: "Our thoughts are with close family and friends at this very sad time. We are all affected by this tragic death.

"The school community has come together this morning and shown great dignity. We are supporting staff and students at this very difficult time."